Embroidered Towel (Havlu)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Beige towel with frayed edges, featuring two horizontal embroidered bands at the bottom. The embroidered bands contain a repeating pattern of flowers and leaves in shades of pink, blue, green, and brown. The top band has four sets of floral designs, while the bottom band has five sets. The floral designs are symmetrical, with curved lines of leaves and flowers on either side of a central motif. The background of the towel is a plain beige color with thin, horizontal stripes. The towel appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly cotton or linen. The image shows the towel against a plain gray background. Embroidered Towel (Havlu) by an unknown artist.